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DOE Launches Public-Private Partnership to Deploy Hydrogen Infrastructure

DOE joins automakers, other government agencies, and industry to identify cost-effective solutions to deploy hydrogen infrastructure in the United States.

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Obama Administration Launches Competition for Three New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

The Department of Energy's new Institute will focus on next generation power electronics manufacturing.

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Better Buildings Summit for State and Local Communities, May 30-31, in Washington, DC

Find out how you can engage with state and local government and K-12 education leaders on effective actions and policies for building a clean energy economy.

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Energy Department Announces Innovative New Projects to Develop Advanced Biofuels

Four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries will test renewable biofuels that can power our cars, trucks, and planes, as well as military jets and ships.

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Energy 101 Hydroelectric Power
April 22, 2013

Energy 101: Hydroelectric Power

Learn how hydroelectric power, or hydropower, turns energy from flowing water into electricity.

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